Renovation of an educational facility in Austin, Minnesota. Completed plans call for the renovation of a educational facility.

Design-Build Services for modifications at the Hormel Institute, located in Austin, MN. Refer to the Request for Proposal documents (found in the Attachments tab) for full project details/requirements. The University has established a construction budget for the Cost of the Work in the amount of $200,000 Respondents are prohibited from contacting the identified department about this RFP while in process. Before submitting questions about the RFP via the Questions Tab, read and review the RFX INSTRUCTIONS, REQUIREMENTS, AND RIGHTS RESERVED BY THE UNIVERSITY DOCUMENT and ALL Attributes in the Attributes Tab. These provide valuable information and address frequently asked questions. Potential Respondents and/or Subcontractors are encouraged to register themselves on the Supplier Matchmaking Google Form. Once registered, the list of interested Respondents / Subcontractors for this RFP can be viewed on the Supplier Matchmaking List. Note: None of the information on the Supplier Matchmaking List has been validated by the University. It is YOUR responsibility to reach out to the suppliers/contacts noted on the list and confirm their information prior to considering a potential partnership. You may also consider reaching out to the Office of Supplier Diversity. Remember to submit your response, including attachments, early to allow time to correct errors. The submission deadline is a hard close. The system will reject responses with errors and will NOT allow late submissions. Question Deadline 03/12/2024 at 12:00 PM CT The University of Minnesota and the Hormel Institute are seeking proposals for Design/Build services to modify an existing laboratory and adjacent support rooms to house a new ThermoFisher Scientific Electron Microscope and additional support equipment expected to be delivered in Summer of 2024. The existing laboratory space will require modifications such as: 1. Removal of existing lab benches and shelving 2. Replacement of doors and hardware to support mechanical systems 3. Modification to mechanical systems to provide optimal humidity and air balancing in each space 4. Electrical and technology modifications to support the new microscope and support equipment 5. Plumbing modifications to air, vac, and water as required The University requires the Project to be substantially complete by no later than August 30, 2024.